Research about our Region
One of BIEDO's key roles is to identify emerging issues and opportunities in the Inland Burnett. This gives us direction to help improve the economic and social renewal of our region. Our most recent research comes from our "Clean and Clever Inland" project, with the release in June 2011 of the "Clean and Clever Action Plan", identifying a comprehensive series of recommendations for action to help the Inland Burnett transition to an innovative, vibrant Green Economy. See below for more research titles.
Fast Facts Newsletters
BIEDO produces regular "Fast Facts" newsletters focusing on topics of interest to our region. These newsletters include handy graphs, succinct information and links to further reference material. Following are the current list of topics:
Rural Students and University 'Fast Facts'
Does coming from a rural area make it more difficult to achieve university qualifications? BIEDO wanted to learn more about the barriers and challenges that arise for rural students. Information is derived from publicly available research, backed up by interviews with Inland Burnett students.
Clean and Clever 'Fast Facts'
The Clean and Clever Fast Facts is based on our research program Clean and Clever.
Rural Suicide 'Fast Facts'
A plain language document summarising the key issues around suicide and suicide prevention in Australia, especially in rural sectors.
Major Research Projects
Clean and Clever Burnett Action Plan (June 2011)
The Action Plan is the first phase of the BIEDO’s Clean and Clever project (funded by DEEDI). It identifies a comprehensive series of recommendations for action to help the Inland Burnett transition to an innovative, vibrant Green Economy that is sustainable, responsible and inter-connected with social and environmental imperatives. The Plan was produced with the assistance of hundreds of primary producers, town-based businesses, schools and community members throughout the Inland Burnett who participated in an extensive survey process.
Inland Burnett Community Resilience Strategy (2008)
In 2007, BIEDO received "Local Answers" funding from the Federal Government for the "Beating the Blue's" program. Within this project was the opportunity to develop a whole-of-region strategy to map services and individuals who respond in some way to mental health impacts, and consult with a wide cross-section of both the South and North Burnett. The aim was to ensure a strengthened and co-ordinated network able to monitor and address mental health issues which reinforce community capacity and resilience.
Rural Capacity and Resilience Report (2009)
This survey was conducted by BIEDO on behalf of the Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) to help us understand what Inland Burnett rural and regional people need to know about keeping their environment healthy, keeping their business healthy and keeping their community healthy. This survey asked those who do know... the people of the Inland Burnett! You can also see a copy of the questionnaire.
North Burnett Social Wellness Audit (2010)
A complete listing of social services services delivered into the North Burnett by local, and external organisations. This project was undertaken by BIEDO on behalf of the North Burnett Action Group through our Beating the Blues Program.
Priority Actions for Rural Suicide Prevention (2011)
The Selected Actions and Possibilities for Implementation were identified by the participants of the North Burnett Community Focus Group at three meetings in February-May 2011. Since then, stakeholder agencies have worked hard to fulfil these, and other actions identified throughout 2010-2011
Rural and Regional Community Transport Review (2011)
An index summarising three reports about community transport in rural and regional Australia, including case studies. Please refer to the original reports for more details - Victorian Community Transport Snapshot Project, Community Based Transport Qld Guidelines, Community Based Transport Qld Toolbox, Rural and Regional Young People and Transport. Also outlined are the existing community transport services in the Inland Burnett region, including the North Burnett Community Transport Services and the Graham House community Transport Services (South Burnett).
